Dutch News in English
Latest headlines from the Netherlands in English. Covering Amsterdam, Haarlem, and national Dutch news.
With Hedwiges Maduro in search of Ajax's best central defensive duo: 'In the past you had the stopper and the builder'
Ajax utilized its fifth different central defensive partnership this season during Sunday's match against Sparta, featuring Thilo Kehrer and Dies Janse. Former player Hedwiges Maduro is evaluating the...
Amsterdam-Zuid dog owner Arjan wants a dog toilet on Valeriusplein: 'Our front door gets soaked too'
Residents of the Valeriusstraat in Amsterdam-Zuid are calling for the installation of a designated dog toilet to prevent pets from relieving themselves against residential doors and gardens. The propo...
Cyber threat spreads, but tech hub Amsterdam lacks its own warning service: 'We were caught napping'
Amsterdam currently lacks a central warning service for cyber threats, putting the city behind other municipalities like The Hague and Eindhoven. Local leaders are facing criticism for this oversight,...
David (33) and Miriam (30) met at Club Raum: 'She made me realize I should stop being such an idiot with my indecision'
Miriam, 30, and David, 33, share the story of how they first met at Club Raum in Amsterdam. The couple describes how their relationship began and the positive influence they have had on each other's p...
Heat, drought and disease: climate change takes a heavy toll on health
A global report from the Lancet Countdown reveals that climate change is a mounting threat, causing 540,000 heat-related deaths annually and increasing the spread of infectious diseases. Researchers u...
Kon. HFC falls short of cup upset against Go Ahead: "Trying to entertain the crowd"
Koninklijke HFC has been eliminated from the KNVB Cup after a 0-5 loss to Go Ahead Eagles. The Haarlem-based amateur club struggled to create chances and eventually succumbed to the superior level of ...
South African rugby legend Siya Kolisi trains with Amsterdam student team: 'So cool'
South African rugby legend and two-time World Cup champion Siya Kolisi made a surprise appearance to train with the Amsterdam student club Ascrum. During his visit to the Netherlands, the renowned cap...
No deal in sight with opposition: 'Fear that we will end up in the gravel pit'
The Dutch minority cabinet is struggling to reach an agreement with opposition parties to secure a majority for its tax plan and budget. Key issues include demands for major changes to nitrogen policy...
Patient thinks everything is arranged regarding euthanasia, then GP Erik delivers the bad news
General practitioner Erik Verschuren warns that patients often mistakenly believe that having a living will automatically guarantees their end-of-life wishes will be carried out. He explains that thes...
Vocational workers feel left behind: 'Living in a different reality'
Research from the SCP reveals that many practically educated Dutch citizens feel socially and politically disadvantaged compared to university graduates. This group, often feeling disconnected from po...
Major Amsterdam clothing recycler shuts down after just a year and a half: 'Painful and sad'
An Amsterdam factory specialized in recycling textile waste into new fibers is closing its doors after just eighteen months of operation. The unexpected shutdown of this facility represents a major lo...
From the scroll to the endpin: this cello crash course prepares you for the Cello Biënnale in Amsterdam
Music critic Frederike Berntsen has released a crash course on the anatomy of the cello to prepare audiences for the Cello Biënnale. The festival, which celebrates the instrument's musical versatilit...
Ferry at closed Haarlem bridge for pedestrians only: no space for cyclists
The Waarderbrug in Haarlem-Noord has closed for major maintenance until next April, with a temporary ferry provided exclusively for pedestrians. Cyclists are excluded from the ferry service and must t...
Why so many international fishermen are casting their lines in the Spaarne this week
Haarlem is hosting the World Streetfishing Championship this Friday and Saturday, with fifteen international teams competing in the city's urban waterways. Participants will use technical skill and ar...
Akram K. (23) gets 2.5 years for recruiting teenager for bomb attack
Akram K. (23) has been sentenced to 2.5 years in prison, with one year suspended, for recruiting a 17-year-old to carry out a bombing in Amsterdam. The defendant offered the teenager 1,000 euros to ta...
Lulu's car pushed into canal: If this is your idea of humor, I hope you had a laugh
A 25-year-old woman's small car was found pushed into the Oudezijds Voorburgwal canal in Amsterdam, requiring a professional dive team for recovery. Authorities reported that this is the fourth such v...
Q & Q director Bram van Erkel (94) has died
Director Bram van Erkel has died at the age of 94. He was widely known for directing the popular television series Q & Q and various acclaimed Dutch dramas throughout his decades-long career.
Dinosaur skeleton auctioned for 42 million euros, second most valuable fossil ever
A rare Nanotyrannus dinosaur skeleton has been auctioned for 42 million euros, becoming the second-most expensive fossil ever sold. Scientists have criticized the sale, warning that moving the specime...
So many shampoos, so many promises, but which one should you choose? Expert gives the answer
Dermatologist and hair specialist Petra Dikrama examines common hair care misconceptions and provides expert advice on essential hair maintenance. The piece serves as the fourth installment of a serie...
Cyclist seriously injured in collision with van in Amsterdam-Noord
A cyclist was critically injured in a collision with a van on the Oostzanerdijk in Amsterdam-Noord on Monday evening. Emergency services, including a trauma team, responded to the scene and transporte...